Life, faith and the future of the planet
These days, I spend a lot of time walking along the coastline not far from our home. We are fortunate to live near a stunning stretch of marine preserve with a well-maintained path between the ocean and the bush. The … Continued
I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor and Master of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the past few months, I … Continued
Why am I not an atheist? Firstly, and quite simply, I think atheism assumes to know too much. While it is true that you cannot prove empirically that God exists, you cannot prove that He doesn’t either. Nobody can say, … Continued
There once was a time when there were no words. No speech. No language. No alphabets. No vocabularies. In our most primal state as human beings, we were incapable of conversing with one another or with ourselves. I know it’s … Continued
The value of facts is that they are true. The value of beliefs is that they are known. Of course, some beliefs are based on facts and are therefore true, too, but that is not always the case, nor does … Continued
One of the principal arguments made by deconstructionist philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is that culture tames nature. Rousseau suggested that societies form culture to restrain human nature and allow for an ordered, civilised, mutually beneficial shared existence. Without culture, we would … Continued
We often think of sin as “broken rules”, but I think it’s more accurate to understand sin as “broken relationship”. Of course, the ultimate “break in relationship” was the one between humanity and God, but that separation eventually resulted in … Continued
Have you ever experienced the pain, frustration, or confusion that comes with a significant loss in your life? Maybe the loss of a friend, a job, an opportunity or a sphere of influence? If you have, you’ll know how disorientating … Continued
Welcome back. I’m glad you’re joining me for Part 2 of this conversation. Before we pick up where we left off in Part 1, I want to take a moment to clarify my purpose and intention for this particular series. … Continued
When the subjects of environmental concern, ecology or creation care come up in conversation in the context of the Christian faith, there is often a mixed response. While some people are enthusiastic about faith-fuelled care of the earth, others are … Continued
